See how the ‘Saturday Night’ cast compares to the real-life ‘SNL’ stars

See how the ‘Saturday Night’ cast compares to the real-life ‘SNL’ stars

“Directing is 90% casting.” That maxim of unknown origin has been subscribed to by some of Hollywood’s greatest directors, including Robert Altman, Martin Scorsese, John Ford, Elia Kazan, and, seemingly, Jason Reitman.   The filmmaker behind “Saturday Night,” the movie about making the first episode of “SNL,” has said he could only make the film if … Read more

‘Saturday Night’ review: A madcap backstage ode to Lorne Michaels’ legendary show

‘Saturday Night’ review: A madcap backstage ode to Lorne Michaels’ legendary show

movie review SATURDAY NIGHT Running time: 109 minutes. Rated R (language throughout, sexual references, some drug use and brief graphic nudity). In theaters Sept. 27. Lorne Michaels should send a check to Sony. Because the studio’s sent him a love letter. In their new movie “Saturday Night,” a madcap comedy about the 90-minute dash leading … Read more